An AP Computer Science A lab that uses the game Minesweeper to teach students how to use multi-dimension arrays, and iteration vs recursion.
AP Computer Science: Minesweeper Lab
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Author: Jeffrey Wong
Java: Combining Postfix and Prefix Operators (a = a++ + ++a;)
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Going over a lesson with my students about postfix operators vs prefix operators in Java, my students had a question about what happens when an expression has both postfix and prefix operators. In Java, usually you would see one use ++ in a for loop. Usually the counter variable usually increases. Assuming the counter variable…
Showing Code in Latex ExamDesign class
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One can easily add code to a Latex ExamDesign document by using the Listings package. This tutorial will show you how.
Latex ExamDesign: Multiple Choice Scrambler
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This is a Perl script I wrote to scramble the choices of multiple choice questions for an exam/test/quiz created with Latex ExamDesign.
Games That Teach Programming
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Over the years, I have stumbled upon some games that help students learn the basics of programming and introduce important programming concepts. Usually, I would use these games a class activity where the students partner up and try to beat the game. Lightbot Lightbot is a simple puzzle game where the objective is to guide…